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Time of India
01-07-2025
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- Time of India
PMC to step up dog catching operations near airport
1 2 3 Pune: The dog catchers' team of PMC will be active around the airport area this entire week, and then twice a week. Sarika Funde, the head of the veterinary department of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) told TOI, "Our team earlier visited the airport area and carried out operations on Saturday every week. This week, our team will go around the area each day." The PMC's step comes after an Air India Express flight from Bhubaneswar to Pune with around 150 passengers on board aborted landing last week because of the presence of dogs on the runway. It made a go-around and then landed safely at the airport. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune Funde said until some changes were made in the animal birth control (ABC) regulations under the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) occur, the PMC's action near the airport would not be enough. Some points under the ABC regulations state that dogs need to be caught humanely for sterilisation, and should be released in their original territories after the surgery and recovery. Funde said, "We do follow the rule. If we don't, we are bound to get notices and face legal steps. If certain rules can be tweaked, like dogs present around establishments like airports, schools and hospitals can be relocated safely, the problem can be contained effectively. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bevi l'acqua dal rubinetto? Fai questo test per scoprire se è inquinata Depuratori d'acqua Scopri di più Undo These decisions cannot be taken by us. We will be working towards increasing our presence around the airport for now." Paediatrician and dog lover Dr Sushma Date told TOI, "The PMC should just rope in its resources and ensure that dogs don't enter the airport. Dogs cannot be relocated, as it is the law." Attempts to contact the minister of state for civil aviation and Pune MP Murlidhar Mohol proved futile. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Time of India
05-06-2025
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- Time of India
Third time lucky? PMC picks plot in Kharadi for city's first dog park, pet parents hope plan sticks
Pune: A plot in Kharadi will most probably be home to a dedicated dog park. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has identified the spot after it announced the facility in March 2023. Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation opened its first dog park last Jan. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now PMC proposed the dog park to reduce human-canine conflicts across the city. The earlier two spaces, one next to Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park in Katraj and the other in Aundh, fell through. Central Zoo Authority (CZA) denied permission for the Katraj spot citing legal provisions that mandates every zoo to take measures to prevent the entry of domestic livestock, stray animals and pets. The civic body's health department, which also handles the veterinary section, then identified the Aundh plot but it was allocated to another department. Sarika Funde, head of PMC's veterinary section, said that they have been promised space for the dog park in Kharadi at a recent amenity space meeting but more details were not known. She added that they have been trying to find a place where many pet parents live so that the dog park benefits them. "We had to change two locations, but we hope to get this land. There has been good response from the residents of the area. They want Pune's first dog park near their homes. There are a few rules— all dogs must be vaccinated and de-wormed and must be on a leash at all times. Pet lovers will find it a suitable place. Some amenities within the park like the swimming pool could be chargeable, the walking track and other recreational amenities would be free of charge," she said. Kharadi-based pet parent Simran Raghatwan said, "We hope PMC is serious this time about the dog park. There are so many people with pets these days and dog parks add more recreational space to a city. This will reduce the frequently reported human-dog conflict. PMC must also ensure that the park is not misused and pet parents are held responsible if they do not pick up after their dogs."
